Saturday, January 20, 2018

Honda spec'd their CRF250L Rally with flimsy plastic deflectors instead of real handguards, so we immediately wanted to get a set of Zeta Armor Handguards on our project bike. We sell a lot of those for the standard CRF250L, but weren't sure how they would fit the Rally model thanks to its fixed mounted digital display and windshield, which do not move when you turn the handlebars.

We first tried the basic Zeta Armor Handguards on our project bike with the stock handlebars using the standard clamps that come with the handgaurds. These fit fine with about 1/4" of clearance between the handguard and edge of the digital display, and about 3/4" clear of the windshield, at full lock. Phewwww, they fit!

Next we decided to upgrade the handlebars on our bike to a set of 1 1/8" Pro Taper Contours (Henry/Reed bend) using Pro Taper Universal Solid mounts to mount them. We put the same Zeta Armor Handguards back on and they still fit... plenty of clearance with the display and windshield at full lock. Nice!

We also tried replacing the handlebar clamps from the Armor Handguards with a pair of the Zeta U-Clamps that are an option with the beefier Zeta PRO Armor Handguards, to see if those would fit. This setup fit too, so that means the Zeta PRO Armor Handguards with 1 1/8" U-Clamps will fit the CRF250L Rally also! We haven't tried the Triple Clamp Mount kit yet with the PRO's... there are a few cable guides in the way and weren't sure if we could easily get the Front Mount style triple clamp mounts on.

Recommendations:
If you have the stock handlebars on your CRF250L Rally, we recommend the Zeta Armor handguards in 7/8" size. We installed them in black with the red plastic Zeta XC protectors and it looks pretty sweet...
• Zeta Armor Handguards at SRmoto

Friday, January 19, 2018

Honda made a few changes to the exhaust system on the 2017+ Honda CRF250L (and CRF250L Rally), which meant FMF's mufflers/headers for the 2013-2016 models would not fit the new bikes. FMF has finally come out with mufflers and headers for the new 2017+ bikes, but it seems to have created a bit of confusion, so we will try to simplify and explain everything here in this blog post.

FMF Q4 and PowerCore4 Mufflers:
For the 2017+ models, FMF decided to create 4 new muffler part numbers... 2 for the standard CRF250L and 2 for the CRF250L Rally. The Q4 and PowerCore4 mufflers for the standard CRF250L will come with a mounting bracket for the OEM white plastic piece that covers part of the muffler, and have a small threaded bung welded to the muffler to allow the bracket to be attached. The Q4 and PowerCore4 mufflers for the CRF250L Rally model will NOT include that bracket or welded bung since the Rally has integrated bodywork that covers part of the muffler and it bolts right back on.
• FMF Q4: Part #041568 (2017+ Honda CRF250L)
• FMF PowerCore4: Part #041567 (2017+ Honda CRF250L)
• FMF Q4: Part #041570 (2017+ Honda CRF250L Rally)
• FMF PowerCore4: Part #041569 (2017+ Honda CRF250L Rally)

FMF PowerBomb and MegaBomb Headers:
For the 2017+ models, FMF had to change their PowerBomb and Megabomb header pipes and add an O2 bung so that they would work on the new 2017 CRF250L and CRF250L Rally. These new PowerBomb and Megabomb headers will work on either a standard 2017+ CRF250L or 2017+ CRF250L Rally.
• FMF PowerBomb: Part #041565 (2017+ Honda CRF250L/Rally)
• FMF MegaBomb: Part #041566 (2017+ Honda CRF250L/Rally)

Recommendations:
To make ordering easy, we have put together Performance Packages for the FMF products discussed above, so order what you want based on the year and model of CRF250L you have...

Sunday, January 07, 2018

We are now a dealer for MRD exhaust systems and recently installed one of their Z-Pro full exhausts on our DRZ400SM Project Bike. This is the best exhaust on the market if you're looking to maximize the performance of your DRZ. They also happen to look great on the bike thanks to their hand-made attention to detail.

MRD Z-Pro pipes (formerly known as the SSW-MRD) are hand built from 18 gauge 304 stainless steel and 6061 aluminum, and tig welded by hand by owner Dave Harryman. These are not over priced, stamped out, mass produced pipes, they have a high quality hand fabricated look. MRD builds their pipes from stainless steel because it is the best material for exhaust systems, SS holds more heat in for better exhaust velocity, SS does not dent as easily as TI and does not require loose spring mounting to keep it from breaking. Their pipes have superior dimensions and flow better than stock - resulting in noticeable power gains. Endcaps are bolted for easy removal when changing inserts or repacking.

To simplify ordering, we've put together an MRD Z-Pro performance exhaust package where you can customize the system to fit your needs. On our project bike, we're running the MRD full exhaust with quiet insert and heat shield clamps. We've also done the JD Jetting Jet Kit as part of the package, and a K&N Air Filter with the 3x3 airbox mod. Finally we finished off the system with a Z-Carbon Header Heat Shield.

Sunday, December 31, 2017

We've made a few updates to our 2009 Yamaha WR250X Supermoto project bike. All parts shown will also fit a 2008+ Yamaha WR250R dual sport bike as well. Here's a list of the most recent mods we've done to the bike...

Friday, November 24, 2017

We use our 2008 DR-Z400SM project bike for commuting and the random day trip, so we have it setup in sort of an "Adventure Supermoto" spec right now. Here's a list of the most recent mods we've done to the bike...